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Drop-in sessions for NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) competition - January 2013

20 Dec 2012
We are offering potential applicants a second opportunity to meet in private with NERC staff to discuss the DTP competition. Drop-in sessions for NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) competition - January 2013

The closing date is 9 Jan 2013

Announcement of Opportunity: Call for IRNH Fellowships

13 Dec 2012
NERC and ESRC are seeking to appoint two IRNH Knowledge Exchange Fellows for the Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards in Earthquake-prone and Volcanic Regions (IRNH) programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Call for IRNH Fellowships

The closing date is 12 Feb 2013

British Geological Survey team scoop top prize

13 Dec 2012
A team of budding entrepreneurs from the British Geological Survey has scooped the top prize at the Environment Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES) 2012 competition. British Geological Survey team scoop top prize

Science plan and pre-announcement of opportunity

10 Dec 2012
The Mineral Resources Expert Group Science Plan and recommendations for delivery of the research programme and subsequent calls is now available. Science plan and pre-announcement of opportunity

Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA 2013 grants

7 Dec 2012
Outline bids are invited for the latest ESPA grants round, in which applicants can apply to one of three research themes that have been identified as key knowledge and evidence gaps within the programme. Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA 2013 grants

The closing date is 23 Jan 2013

NERC as part of RCUK welcomes £600 million investment in research and innovation

6 Dec 2012
Research Councils UK (RCUK) is delighted to welcome the new £600m funding for research and innovation announced 5 December by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, during his Autumn Statement. NERC as part of RCUK welcomes £600 million investment in research and innovation

Announcement of Opportunity: Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry

30 Nov 2012
Studentship proposals are invited for this programme, which aims to reduce the uncertainty in our understanding of nutrient and carbon cycling within the shelf seas and their overall role in global biogeochemical cycles. Announcement of Opportunity: Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry

The closing date is 24 Jan 2013

Reducing risk from natural hazards

27 Nov 2012
A new government Foresight report is published today and NERC announces new research to change the way natural hazards are assessed. Reducing risk from natural hazards

NERC grant final reports

26 Nov 2012
NERC grants with an end date on or after 1 January 2013 will no longer be required to submit a final report. NERC grant final reports

Announcement of Opportunity: Marine Ecosystems

20 Nov 2012
NERC invites outline proposals for the Marine Ecosystems research programme, which will improve our understanding of how marine ecosystems are being impacted by on-going environmental change. Announcement of Opportunity: Marine Ecosystems

The closing date is 31 Jan 2013

Announcement of Opportunity: 2012 Catalyst Grants

19 Nov 2012
Outline proposals are invited to deliver a major new research programme on Unlocking the Potential for Groundwater for the Poor in sub-Saharan Africa. Announcement of Opportunity: 2012 Catalyst Grants

The closing date is 10 Jan 2013

Announcement of Opportunity: South Asian Monsoon workshop

16 Nov 2012
Applications are invited for UK scientists wishing to attend a joint workshop with the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences in New Delhi, India, on 4-6 February 2013. Announcement of Opportunity: South Asian Monsoon workshop

The closing date is 12 Dec 2012

2013 PhD allocation now available

2 Nov 2012
The 2013 responsive mode (algorithm) PhD allocation is now available. 2013 PhD allocation now available

Marine Ecosystems programme facilitation workshop

2 Nov 2012
NERC would like to invite attendance at the Marine Ecosystems facilitation workshop in Plymouth on Thursday 6 December 2012. Marine Ecosystems programme facilitation workshop

The closing date is 23 Nov 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Doctoral Training Partnership competition

1 Nov 2012
Proposals are invited for the new NERC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) competition. Announcement of Opportunity: Doctoral Training Partnership competition

The closing date is 1 May 2013

Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS) - call for proposals

29 Oct 2012
The Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS): Reducing the risk to livestock and people programme call is now live on BBSRC's website. This programme is jointly funded by BBSRC, DFID, ESRC, MRC and NERC. Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS) - call for proposals

The closing date is 10 Jan 2013

NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships competition - Town meeting

25 Oct 2012
A town meeting will be held on 11 December to introduce the new NERC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) scheme and to discuss an Announcement of Opportunity. NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships competition - Town meeting

The closing date is 23 Nov 2012

Announcement of Opportunity - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Processes in Human Modified Tropical Forests

25 Oct 2012
NERC invites full proposals for a major new collaborative five-year research programme on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Processes in Human Modified Tropical Forests. Announcement of Opportunity - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Processes in Human Modified Tropical Forests

The closing date is 19 Dec 2012

Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation town meeting

19 Oct 2012
A research theme development workshop for the ESPA 2013 funding call will be taking place on 21 November to facilitate the framing of the research themes for the next Announcement of Opportunity. Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation town meeting

The closing date is 26 Oct 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Resource Recovery from Waste Call for Catalyst Grants

18 Oct 2012
NERC invites bids for Catalyst Grants to its Resource Recovery Waste programme to create the interdisciplinary community and scope the science areas for a future research grant call. Announcement of Opportunity: Resource Recovery from Waste Call for Catalyst Grants

The closing date is 12 Dec 2012

ESPA Annual Science Conference

16 Oct 2012
The UK's Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme is holding its Annual Science Conference in London on 19-20 November 2012. ESPA Annual Science Conference

The closing date is 12 Nov 2012

NERC Community Event

15 Oct 2012
NERC would like to invite the environmental science community and its stakeholders to participate in a community event in Manchester on 20 November 2012. NERC Community Event

The closing date is 9 Nov 2012

NERC and Environment Agency Knowledge Exchange Policy Placement Fellowship

11 Oct 2012
Applications are invited for a Policy Placement Fellow to undertake work on integrated approaches to managing floods and droughts in a changing climate. NERC and Environment Agency Knowledge Exchange Policy Placement Fellowship

The closing date is 13 Nov 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Radioactivity and the Environment

8 Oct 2012
Outline proposals are invited for the RATE programme, which will address areas of research within the field of radioactivity and the environment that are currently underrepresented in the UK. Announcement of Opportunity: Radioactivity and the Environment

The closing date is 13 Nov 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: International Opportunities Fund

4 Oct 2012
Proposals are invited for the 2012 Call of the NERC International Opportunities Fund. Announcement of Opportunity: International Opportunities Fund

The closing date is 27 Nov 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Discipline Hopping Scheme

2 Oct 2012
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) invites applications for a Discipline Hopping Scheme to deliver part of the Omics research programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Discipline Hopping Scheme

The closing date is 27 Nov 2012

Research Grant and Fellowships Handbook update

1 Oct 2012
The NERC Research Grants and Fellowships Handbook has been updated (effective from 1 October 2012). Research Grant and Fellowships Handbook update

Announcement of Opportunity: BESS - Grants and Fellowships

1 Oct 2012
The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service Sustainability (BESS) programme announces opportunities for funding for grants and fellowship projects which complement and extend the BESS research portfolio. Announcement of Opportunity: BESS - Grants and Fellowships

The closing date is 6 Dec 2012

NERC Defra High Level Policy Placement Fellowship

1 Oct 2012
NERC and Defra are seeking a senior member of the environmental science community to take on a key role linking NERC science with Defra policymaking. NERC Defra High Level Policy Placement Fellowship

The closing date is 20 Nov 2012

Marine Ecosystems research programme - Timetable for key programme activities

28 Sep 2012
NERC and Defra would like to announce the indicative timing of some key dates for the Marine Ecosystems research programme. Marine Ecosystems research programme - Timetable for key programme activities

Knowledge Transfer Partnership Targeted Call: Developing the Offshore Renewable Energy Supply Chain

24 Sep 2012
The Technology Strategy Board and NERC would like to announce a call for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) in the field of offshore renewable energy. Knowledge Transfer Partnership Targeted Call: Developing the Offshore Renewable Energy Supply Chain

The closing date is 24 Apr 2013

NBAF 2012-13 Pilot Project Grants Competition

14 Sep 2012
NERC is again providing funding for small pilot / development sequencing and microarray projects to be undertaken at the NBAF Edinburgh and Liverpool nodes. NBAF 2012-13 Pilot Project Grants Competition

The closing date is 5 Oct 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: December Standard research grants

11 Sep 2012
Applications are invited to the December 2012 Standard (including New Investigator) grant calls. The minimum that can be requested per complete proposal and per component is £65,000 (100% fEC). Announcement of Opportunity: December Standard research grants

The closing date is 4 Dec 2012

UK Droughts and Water Scarcity - Town meeting

6 Sep 2012
Applications are invited to attend a 'town meeting' which will include short plenary sessions, presentation of the draft announcement of opportunity for discussion, and sessions to facilitate cross-disciplinary discussions and networking. UK Droughts and Water Scarcity - Town meeting

The closing date is 28 Sep 2012

Radioactivity and the Environment - Programme brokerage event

3 Sep 2012
NERC would like to invite attendance at the RATE programme brokerage event in Bristol on Monday 8 October 2012. Radioactivity and the Environment - Programme brokerage event

The closing date is 25 Sep 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund

23 Aug 2012
Applications are invited to the October 2012 round of the Follow-on Fund. Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund

The closing date is 3 Oct 2012

Royal Society Industry Fellowships

21 Aug 2012
The Royal Society is inviting applications to its Industry Fellowship scheme. Royal Society Industry Fellowships

The closing date is 5 Oct 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Flooding from Intense Rainfall

20 Aug 2012
NERC is inviting research proposals to its Flooding from Intense Rainfall research programme. This is a five-year £5·2m research programme in collaboration with the Met Office and the Environment Agency. Announcement of Opportunity: Flooding from Intense Rainfall

The closing date is 31 Oct 2012

Announcement of Opportunity - LWEC Health Fellow

15 Aug 2012
Living With Environmental Change (LWEC) Partners seek to appoint a fellow to lead on knowledge exchange in the area of health, extreme weather events and adaptation to climate change. Announcement of Opportunity - LWEC Health Fellow

The closing date is 25 Sep 2012

NCAS bursaries available

15 Aug 2012
NCAS is proud to announce that there are a small number of bursaries available to help fund PhD students to attend the 2013 European Research Course on Atmospheres (ERCA). NCAS bursaries available

The closing date is 30 Sep 2012

Drop-in sessions for NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) competition 2012.

10 Aug 2012
We are offering potential DTP applicants the opportunity to meet in private with NERC staff to discuss the new competition. Drop-in sessions for NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) competition 2012.

The closing date is 11 Sep 2012

Update on the DTP competition

10 Aug 2012
We have published an update on the DTP competition which includes a brief guide to the changes we have made and an outline of what we are looking for in DTPs. Update on the DTP competition

Announcement of Opportunity: Collaboration with business, policy and the third sector in marine renewable energy

10 Aug 2012
NERC has launched a call for internships, inviting existing researchers to apply for projects of up to four months, based in businesses, policy or third sector organisations Announcement of Opportunity: Collaboration with business, policy and the third sector in marine renewable energy

2012 Environment YES competition - reminder

9 Aug 2012
NERC invite applications for the 2012 Environment YES competition workshop. 2012 Environment YES competition - reminder

Announcement of Opportunity - NERC Independent Research Fellowship

6 Aug 2012
Applications are invited to the NERC Independent Research Fellowship scheme. This replaces the previous Postdoctoral and Advanced Fellowship schemes. Announcement of Opportunity - NERC Independent Research Fellowship

The closing date is 1 Nov 2012

Announcement of Opportunity - NERC CASE Studentships

3 Aug 2012
Applications are invited to the NERC CASE Studentship scheme, which promotes collaboration between the research community and the end-users of research. Announcement of Opportunity - NERC CASE Studentships

Changes to Project Studentships

1 Aug 2012
As part of the wider changes to our postgraduate training portfolio, NERC today announces changes to project studentships. Changes to Project Studentships

Announcement of Opportunity for use of the ARSF in the 2013 flying season

24 Jul 2012
Eligible persons wishing to use the Airborne Research and Survey Facility in the 2013 Flying Season are invited to submit detailed proposals, including a supporting scientific case. Announcement of Opportunity for use of the ARSF in the 2013 flying season

The closing date is 5 Oct 2012

Marks and Spencer NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellow

17 Jul 2012
NERC, in partnership with Marks and Spencer, is looking to recruit a Knowledge Exchange Fellow tasked with matching their sustainable business needs with the UK science base. Marks and Spencer NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellow

The closing date is 28 Sep 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Omics - Advisory and Implementation Group

11 Jul 2012
NERC invites applications from individuals interested in joining the Advisory and Implementation Group (AIG) for the Omics research programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Omics - Advisory and Implementation Group

The closing date is 31 Jul 2012

Antarctic Logistic Support - 4 December 2012 standard grant round

5 Jul 2012
The call is open for 'Preliminary Request for Antarctic Logistic Support' forms to be submitted by all applicants requesting BAS Antarctic Logistics Support. Antarctic Logistic Support - 4 December 2012 standard grant round

The closing date is 4 Sep 2012

UK environment improves as chemical climate responds to air pollution policies

20 Jun 2012
A review published today has found that the chemical climate of the UK has changed dramatically over the last 30 years, and continues to change as a consequence of UK and European policies to solve air pollution problems. UK environment improves as chemical climate responds to air pollution policies

£9.6m joint UK-Brazilian initiative to investigate effect of tropical forest degradation

19 Jun 2012
NERC and FAPESP today announce a major £9.6m investment to investigate how changes to tropical forests affect biodiversity, ecosystem services and the climate. £9.6m joint UK-Brazilian initiative to investigate effect of tropical forest degradation

Strengthening Peer Review College Membership

6 Jun 2012
In future, Principal Investigators of active NERC grants will, as a condition of funding, be required to serve as a member of the NERC Peer Review College, if invited to do so. Strengthening Peer Review College Membership

NERC Independent Research Fellowships

29 May 2012
NERC Council has decided to streamline the provision of responsive mode Fellowships into a single scheme designed to develop scientific leadership among the most promising early-career environmental scientists. NERC Independent Research Fellowships

New Research Grants and Fellowships Handbook

29 May 2012
The terms and conditions and other information for all fEC Postdoctoral, Advanced and Independent Research Fellowships are now covered by the NERC Research Grants and Fellowships Handbook. New Research Grants and Fellowships Handbook

Policy internships for NERC funded PhD students

24 May 2012
Applications are invited for the 2012-13 NERC PhD policy internship scheme, for students to spend three months working in a policy research office. Policy internships for NERC funded PhD students

The closing date is 17 Jul 2012

NERC Training Advisory Group (TAG) Chair and Members

21 May 2012
Professor Jane Francis has been announced as the first chair of the new NERC Training Advisory Group (TAG). She starts this role on 22 May 2012. NERC Training Advisory Group (TAG) Chair and Members

Follow-on Fund

18 May 2012
NERC is pausing the Follow-on Fund during the summer of 2012. This means the round with a closing date of 6 June will no longer be held. The funding situation will be reviewed later in the year. Follow-on Fund

Policy placement secondment opportunity: NERC and Environment Agency

17 May 2012
Applications are invited for a nine-month policy placement secondment opportunity based in the Environment Agency in Bristol to work on the use of transient and steady state climate change information to improve decision-making for climate change adaptation. Policy placement secondment opportunity: NERC and Environment Agency

The closing date is 12 Jun 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Collaboration with business and the third sector in ecosystem services

4 May 2012
The Natural Environment Research Council has launched a call for internships, inviting existing researchers to apply for projects of between one and six months, based in businesses and third sector organisations. Announcement of Opportunity: Collaboration with business and the third sector in ecosystem services

The closing date is 2 Jul 2012

Marks and Spencer NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellow

1 May 2012
NERC, in partnership with Marks and Spencer, is looking to recruit a Knowledge Exchange Fellow tasked with matching their sustainable business needs with the UK science base. Marks and Spencer NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellow

The closing date is 1 Jun 2012

Policy placement secondment opportunity: Resource Recovery From Waste and WReSCE

25 Apr 2012
Applications are invited for a new policy placement secondment opportunity based in Defra to work with the NERC Resource Recovery From Waste research programme and the collaborative Waste, Resources and Sustainable Consumption Evidence programme. Policy placement secondment opportunity: Resource Recovery From Waste and WReSCE

The closing date is 21 May 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: Belmont Forum and G8HORCs International Opportunities Fund

18 Apr 2012
Proposals are invited to this joint funding call of approximately 20m Euros between the Belmont Forum and G8 Heads of Research Councils (G8HORCs). Announcement of Opportunity: Belmont Forum and G8HORCs International Opportunities Fund

The closing date is 20 Jul 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: BESS - Interdisciplinary studentships

13 Apr 2012
The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service Sustainability (BESS) programme is inviting applications for five fully funded interdisciplinary PhD studentships. Announcement of Opportunity: BESS - Interdisciplinary studentships

The closing date is 25 May 2012

Standard Grant maximum funding limit

12 Apr 2012
A process to request exceptional permission for a proposal to exceed the standard grant funding limit of £1.2m has been introduced. Standard Grant maximum funding limit

Belmont Forum and G8HORCs International Opportunities Fund

3 Apr 2012
The Belmont Forum and G8HORCs International Opportunities Fund will be officially opened and announced to the community on 15 April 2012. Belmont Forum and G8HORCs International Opportunities Fund

UK National Ecosystem Assessment (UK NEA) research opportunity

20 Mar 2012
The UK NEA is inviting suitably experienced individuals from a variety of disciplines and organisations to register an expression of interest for involvement in the research component of the UK NEA follow-on phase. UK National Ecosystem Assessment (UK NEA) research opportunity

The closing date is 4 Apr 2012

Postgraduate skills gaps in the environmental sciences sector

14 Mar 2012
NERC is seeking input to a review of postgraduate skills gaps in the environmental sciences sector. Postgraduate skills gaps in the environmental sciences sector

The closing date is 23 Apr 2012

Radioactivity and the Environment Expert Group

16 Feb 2012
Membership of the Expert Group to advise on the scope of the Radioactivity and the Environment research programme has been confirmed. Radioactivity and the Environment Expert Group

Radioactivity and the Environment programme timetable

16 Feb 2012
An outline timetable for the Radioactivity and the Environment research programme is now available. Radioactivity and the Environment programme timetable

Collaborative Gearing Scheme

16 Feb 2012
The call is open for applications to the Collaborative Gearing Scheme, for projects that request Antarctic fieldwork during the 2012-13 season. Collaborative Gearing Scheme

The closing date is 30 Mar 2012

Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA 2012 Grants

15 Feb 2012
The ESPA Programme Executive Board will soon release details of the latest funding call to be launched under the ESPA Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA 2012 Grants

Antarctic Logistic Support - July 2012 grant round

15 Feb 2012
The call is open for 'Preliminary Request for Antarctic Logistic Support' forms to be submitted by all applicants requesting BAS Antarctic Logistics Support. Antarctic Logistic Support - July 2012 grant round

The closing date is 2 Apr 2012

UK Antarctic Science meeting 2012

13 Feb 2012
The British Antarctic Survey is organising a UK Antarctic Science meeting, to be held in Cambridge on 12-14 September 2012. UK Antarctic Science meeting 2012

NERC's new approach to investments in postgraduate training.

9 Feb 2012
NERC Council has agreed a new strategic approach to supporting postgraduate training. NERC's new approach to investments in postgraduate training.

New versions of the NERC Research Grants Handbook and Change Log are now available

30 Jan 2012
There is a new version of the NERC Research Grants Handbook available. This edition gives details of the new NERC Large grant scheme and details changes to the Urgency grant scheme. New versions of the NERC Research Grants Handbook and Change Log are now available

Peer Review College Recruitment Reminder - final week for the submission of nominations

23 Jan 2012
We are looking for members with all types of environmental science expertise, including those from the public and private sector user communities, to be involved in the peer review of proposals. Peer Review College Recruitment Reminder - final week for the submission of nominations

The closing date is 27 Jan 2012

12 Jan 2012
As part the NERC national capability (NC) prioritisation exercise, Council have agreed to withdraw NC funding for the MSF. Consequently, the MSF will no longer be accepting applications for access as a NERC block-funded facility. Molecular Spectroscopy Facility - Withdrawal of NERC national capability funding

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